Rental cars in Africa

Pack the car and get ready to hit the highway, because there are loads of bucket-list worthy things to see in Africa. Here are a few to get you started. Follow the signs until you arrive at Giza Pyramid Complex. This fantastic landmark is 8 miles from the center of Cairo and is well worth getting out of the car for.

With a wealth of beautiful highways and tempting open roads, many travelers opt to turn their Africa vacations into driving journeys. If you’re putting together an epic road trip, you’ll want to know which cities are worthy of your bucket list. Try to squeeze in as many of this place’s leading destinations as possible:

• Lagos (population of 9,000,000)
• Kinshasa (population of 7,786,000)
• Cairo (population of 7,734,600)
• Alexandria (population of 3,811,500)

Here’s a round-up of our top tips if you want to grab the best deal on a rental car:

• Our convenient filter feature will soon be your new best buddy. Scan the hottest bargains from all of the top companies as quick as a flash;
• By entering only your email address into our Price Drop Alert, you’ll know all of the best deals for your chosen destination;
• Research is the key to getting your hands on the best rental deals in town, so be sure to take a look at both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you splash cash on your ride;
• If you’re not worried about which day of the week you pick up the keys to your car and your plans are flexible, experiment with days and dates to find the hottest deal;
• Pickup and drop-off times typically need to be around the same time (e.g, both 11 a.m.) or you could be charged for an entire extra day;
• Some companies reward you big time for paying upfront — keep a lookout for these kinds of offers;
• Don’t let the deal you’ve been searching for slip through your grasp. Book now and zoom off with your ideal ride.

There’s plenty of choice when it comes to renting a car in Africa. From swish SUVs with loads of space for luggage to agile compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride depends on how much you’d like to spend and where you plan to go. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need more than enough space for your luggage and buddies. Which will it be this time?

You have to drive on the right-hand side of the road in Africa. Even though the rules may be similar to home, we suggest driving a bit more cautiously in a new destination.

Generally, your rental company will charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local law enforcement agency so they can issue a fine to you directly.